Habiba

ha-BEE-ba
Arabic, Bengali
"beloved, sweetheart"

Habiba Origin and Meaning

The name Habiba is a girl's name of African origin meaning "beloved, sweetheart".

This is a Muslim female name particularly popular in Somalia and North Africa.

Famous People Named Habiba

  • Habiba GhribiTunisian runner
  • Marguerite "Habiba" MsikaTunisian singer, dancer and actress
  • Habiba NosheenPakistani,Canadian journalist
  • Habiba SarobiAfghan hematologist; first Afghan woman governor
  • Habiba Akumu ObamaKenyan paternal grandmother of U.S. President Barack Obama
  • Habiba DjahnineAlgerian film producer
  • Habiba MarzoukEgyptian rhythmic gymnast

Habiba in Pop Culture

  • Habiba Ahmedcharacter on British television soap Eastenders